Today, September 29th, is Michaelmas Day in honor of St. Michael, and the mighty Archangels.
Archangel Michael is considered the greatest of all angels in the
Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions. He is known as Holder of the
Keys of Heaven, Chief of the Archangels, and Angelic Prince of Israel.
He is Commander-in-Chief of the Heavenly armies, and fights for justice. St. Michael has been honored from the earliest times in many countries. The Emperor Constantine built a magnificent church near Constantinople called Michaelion. It became a place of pilgrimage, and many were cured in that church by the intercession of the Archangel Michael. Constantine's successors erected 15 churches in Constantinople to St. Michael.
In Rome churches were built and dedicated to St. Michael dating back to 494.
In France, Archangel Michael appeared on Mont St. Michel where there still exists a famous sanctuary consecrated to him.
In Egypt, the Christians dedicated their food-giving river, the Nile, to St. Michael, and on the 12th of every month they held a celebration in his honor.
St. Michael appeared at different times to those who invoked his aid. He assisted St. Joan of Arc in the extraordinary God-given mission to aid the French King to restore peace and prosperity to his kingdom and expel his enemies.
Lord Michael is associated with the element of fire which symbolizes the burning away of negativity. Michael is the warrior whose light is triumphant over darkness. Often he is depicted with a sword of Light to cut away whatever is obstructing our life's purpose. He can help us face those aspects of ourselves that we have ignored or pretended didn't exist. He is the bringer of patience and happiness.
When my spiritual journey began in my late thirties, Archangel Michael helped me face my shadow. Within a short time, my life completely changed direction in an amazing way.
Thank you, glorious Archangel Michael for tirelessly serving humanity by quickening our
spiritual awareness and helping us to be true to our divine purpose.
Peace and love,
Rae Karen
